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Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers and Major General Ira C Eaker watch a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle" of the 91st Bomb Group leave Bassingbourn on its return to the USA. Image stamped on reverse: 'Central Press.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 10 Jun 1943.' [stamp] and '268680.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Not For Publication Before 00.30 June 10th. Flying Fortress Returns To U.S.A. After 25 Operations. June 1943. At an 8th Army Air Station
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9752
  • Description: Lieutenant-General Jacob L. Devers and Major General Ira C Eaker watch a B-17 Flying Fortress (DF-A, serial number 41-24485) nicknamed "Memphis Belle"...
Brigadier General James P Hodges writes his names on a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Boomerang" of the 93rd Bomb Group prepares to fly his before it is flown back to the United States. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp ]'passed for publication 5 Apr 1944' [stamp]. '314794'[Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: '"BOOMERANG, 53 MISSION LIBERATOR GOES HOME. Associated Press Photo shows: Brig Gen James P Hodges of Washington DC writes his name on the "Boomerang" while Capt Walter T. Stewart ,
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9753
  • Description: Brigadier General James P Hodges writes his names on a B-24 Liberator nicknamed "Boomerang" of the 93rd Bomb Group prepares to fly his before it is...
General Arnold during a visit to an 8th Air Force station. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Short chap is Castle, Arnold. Bury St Edmunds/ Sept 1943.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9751
  • Description: General Arnold during a visit to an 8th Air Force station. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Short chap is Castle, Arnold. Bury St Edmunds/ Sept 1943.'
Colonel Francis S Gabreski, formerly of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of an F-86 Sabre, 1952. Printed caption on reverse: 'FIFTH AIR FORCE KOREA- Col Francis S Gabreski, Oil City, Pa, noted "Ace" of World War II, is back in action against enemy aircraft and he apparently lost none of his skill in shooting down hostile fighters. Assigned to the veteran "MIG Killing" 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing, Col Gabreski is shown in the cockpit of his US Air Force F-86 Sabre jet after returning victoriously fro
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9760
  • Description: Colonel Francis S Gabreski, formerly of the 56th Fighter Group in the cockpit of an F-86 Sabre, 1952. Printed caption on reverse: 'FIFTH AIR FORCE...
Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory awards the Distinguied Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Algene E Key of the 44th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Confidential.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 22 Oct 1943.' [stamp] and '37634.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'ETO-HQ-43-7448-WEINTRAUB 16 OCT 43. Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory is pictured here pinning the DFC on Lt Col Algene E Key, 3924 PS Drive, Meridan, Miss the ceremony took place at an American air station somewhere in Europe. Middlesex [obsc
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9758
  • Description: Air Marshall Leigh-Mallory awards the Distinguied Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Algene E Key of the 44th Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse:...
General Dwight D Eisenhower, Colonel Claude E. Putnam and General James Doolittle inspect a bomb at Bassingbourn, home of the 91st Bomb Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'US Army Air Force Official Photograph.' [stamp], 'Passed by US Examiner.' [stamp] Handwritten caption on reverse: '11/4/44 Bassingbourn, Ike, 91 Co, Doolittle.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9759
  • Description: General Dwight D Eisenhower, Colonel Claude E. Putnam and General James Doolittle inspect a bomb at Bassingbourn, home of the 91st Bomb Group. Image...
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6040), 6 September 1942-31 July 1943.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11050
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6040), 6 September 1942-31 July 1943.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6041), 3 September 1942-26 April 1943.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11049
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6041), 3 September 1942-26 April 1943.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6043), 6 September 1942-6 April 1943.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11046
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6043), 6 September 1942-6 April 1943.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6044) of the 326th Fighter Group, 1st Air Force, 6 September 1942-27 September 1942.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11045
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6044) of the 326th Fighter Group, 1st Air Force, 6 September 1942-27 September 1942.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6042), 11 September 1942-19 April 1943. Page 1 of 2.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11048
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6042), 11 September 1942-19 April 1943. Page 1 of 2.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6042), 11 September 1942-19 April 1943. Page 2 of 2.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11047
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6042), 11 September 1942-19 April 1943. Page 2 of 2.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6047) of the 80th Fighter Group, 10th Air Force, 6 September 1942-13 October 1942.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11042
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6047) of the 80th Fighter Group, 10th Air Force, 6 September 1942-13 October 1942.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6048) of the 326th Fighter Group, 1st Air Force , 5 Septmber 1942-7 November 1942.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11041
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6048) of the 326th Fighter Group, 1st Air Force , 5 Septmber 1942-7 November 1942.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6045), 11 September 1942-14 May 1943.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11044
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6045), 11 September 1942-14 May 1943.
Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6046), 6 September 1942-7 April 1943.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 11043
  • Description: Service record for a P-47 Thunderbolt (serial number 41-6046), 6 September 1942-7 April 1943.
Ground personnel of the 474th Fighter Group inspect a P-38 Lightning that has crash landed on its nose.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10118
  • Description: Ground personnel of the 474th Fighter Group inspect a 429th Fighter Squadron P-38J-15-LO, s/n 43-28366, coded 7Y-I. On 26 November 1944, the aircraft...
The wreck of a P-38 Lightning of the 370th Fighter Group at Andover. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Looking East, Anover Field, England.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10119
  • Description: The wreck of a P-38 Lightning of the 370th Fighter Group at Andover. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Looking East, Anover Field, England.'
The top of a cockpit of a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Flight.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943.' [stamp] and 290162.' [censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'FLIGHT PHOTO NO.LI.14. At the top of the cockpit in front of the pilot's head is the handle for operating the escape panel release.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 10120
  • Description: The top of a cockpit of a P-38 Lightning of the 55th Fighter Group. Image stamped on reverse: 'Flight.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 28 Oct 1943.'...
Personnel of the 56th Fighter Group on a playing field at Boxted. Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'The left ball playing field in action at Boxted during an inter fighter group game, summer 1944.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 9979
  • Description: Personnel of the 56th Fighter Group on a playing field at Boxted. Colonel Hubert Zemke (56th Fighter Group) has handwritten on the reverse: 'The left...